Explain The Ways In Which A Nurse Can Become More Knowledgeable About The Policy Process

There are many ways in which a nurse can become more knowledgeable about the policy process. A few ways include research on upcoming events through organizations at the local, state, and national level. Contacting these stakeholders in charge can help get your foot in the door with local policy makers, overall helping to address your concerns and potential changes to the policy. Many organizations can bring their influence to the policy process in ways that a single person cannot, while also expanding a nurses understanding of health and professional issues at a broader level. Another way that nurses can become more knowledgeable is in their workplace. At Regina Hospital we have social workers who work with our representatives in the area

Overall, these professional can provide information that is pertinent to understanding this complex process. As nurses we must be politically active in our community. Speaking with representatives and even considering actual experience in government offices can help to understand how policies and acts are passed along while also understanding the functions of the government. As nurses we work in areas of direct and indirect patient care involving families, patients, groups, and communities. We seek information at all levels to implement interventions aimed towards our patients. This information is used to better our healthcare by taking concerns and complaints to policy makers. As a nurse I want to better understand the healthcare system. When looking at ways that I can take action and become familiar with this process, I will take participate in gaining knowledge by speaking with the social workers in my hospital. Another thing that I will to better educate myself is go to fairs, parades, and carnivals. At these events many governors, state representatives, and mayors are itching for votes. By asking them their beliefs in certain areas of concern will help to determine which representative could potentially help pass my policy change and provide me with more